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Point well taken, but I'm not sure that's the best way to go with my situation. As far as the cost benefit is concerned, I imagine that would be measured mostly in labor and space. Filling a bright tank is quick and easy. Kegging off an entire bright tank takes a lot more time and effort...

Those are sweet! If there was a good source for them I'd definitely consider those guys as an option. I'm looking at ~$5-6k for each serving tank. That's new and much bigger of course, but $500! I don't imagine they're set up for CIP, but there also small enough I don't imagine it would be...

Definitely helps. Thanks very much!! I think I'll take your advice and have separate lines for the brights and sankeys. Sounds much easier (for the bartenders too). A couple more questions, when you have time: Who made your brewhouse and would you recommend them? Is your system steam...

Not a bad idea, thanks for the suggestion! Will certainly keep it in mind. Cheers.

Bright/serving tanks have a fitting for a carbonation stone (under the level of the beer). You pressurize the tank and blast it with CO2, checking the level with a device made by a company called Zham & Nagel. If you're under you keep going, if you're over you bleed off. Kinda like the shake...

Hey Bobbytuck, did you ever figure out what was the culprit? I have the same issue and it's been frustrating me for years! Very inconsistent when it pops up, but consistently that same sweet flavor and aroma. I keg my beer and do starters and it's definitely fully attenuating and not a bottle...

That actually makes perfect sense and is greatly appreciated! I can see how that kinda setup will absolutely help increase my capacity while keeping floorspace to a minimum (and, as you said, saving some ca$h!). I'm shooting for ~500 bbls annually, but will have to see what's realistic with my...

I'm in the same boat. Space is limited though so I'm looking at a ~5 bbl brewhouse with 10 bbl unitanks and single walled brights. Question for you; if I plan on serving six beers how many brights would you recommend? I've heard it's good to have one extra (ie 7 brights)? Is that necessary/a...

Awesome! Thanks again, brother.

sweet! thank you!

great idea. if anyone out there in hbtalkland lives in/near crooklyn, ny and wants some caramunich I let me know.

sounds perfect. lemme know how it turns out! and thanks, man.

a pound is good! got a recipe? i have a local hb club and was thinking to suggest we all do the same recipe with me providing the caramunich I. fortunately, it's not crushed - and i've got it in a sealed container.

I intended to order 21lbs of light munich and somehow (drinking may have been involved) mistakenly ordered CaraMunich I. Damnit. Any suggestions as to recipes that use a good portion of that malt?

Just FYI: I posed the same question to Northern Brewer's customer service at the same time I started this thread. NB's response: "It's certainly possible, but it will really depend on your stove. I know some people who are able to do something like that, and some who's stove isn't powerful...

Seems the general consensus is this isn't going to work for me and not worth investing in a spendy kettle to even try. Dammit. Thanks for all of the input!

Has anyone ever attempted to boil using a 20 gallon kettle on their stovetop? The 20gal megapot measures 21" in diameter and 17" tall so it would fit nicely over two burners, but I'm still wondering if that's going to be enough to get ~15gal of wort to a nice rolling boil. Another...

Hi All, Cal you tell me when you are crafting a recipe how do you decide how much hops you will add for your 30 minute/flavor addition? Is there a general rule to follow here? I know it's dependent upon the style being brewed and the particular hop variety, but in general terms how would...

Cool, thanks for all the insight!

Sure, an example would be this Alesmith IPA clone below (found it at brew365.com). It's a 1075 beer and I would probably like to drop it down to the 1055-1060 range, which should lower the abv by ~2-2.75%. All Grain Recipe - Alesmith IPA ::: 1.075/1.017 (5.5 Gal) Grain Bill (75% Efficiency...